Our Collectors Blog

A little corner of the internet created for Disney collectors, treasure hunters, and anyone who understands the joy of finding that one special piece that makes your heart skip. Take a look for hints and tips - sprinkled with a few moments of Disney magic!

Who Are the Official Disney Princesses? 👑

Who Are the Official Disney Princesses? 👑

The Royal Disney Line-Up (and a Few Surprising Missing Names!) When you think of Disney Princesses, who comes to mind first? Maybe it’s Cinderella running from the ball, Ariel dreaming...

Top 10 Disney Inspired Dog Names (Because Every Pup Deserves a Little Magic) 🐾✨

Top 10 Disney Inspired Dog Names (Because Every Pup Deserves a Little Magic) 🐾✨

Choosing a name for a dog is serious business! You’re not just picking something that sounds cute shouted across a park (although that is definitely worth testing… trust me, some...

Love Is In The Air… But Which One?! The Disney Traditions Name Mystery ❤️

Love Is In The Air… But Which One?! The Disney Traditions Name Mystery ❤️

One of my favourite things about collecting Disney figurines is that there is always something new to discover. You might think you know a collection inside out… and then Disney throws...

Why “All Decked Out” Is Currently My Favourite Mickey Mouse Figurine ♠️♥️

Why “All Decked Out” Is Currently My Favourite Mickey Mouse Figurine ♠️♥️

A little Disney magic with a winning hand Anyone who knows me knows I have a bit of a soft spot for unusual Disney collectables — the pieces that make...

Ornaments, Figurines or Collectibles? Why Disney Collectors Around the World Aren’t Always Speaking the Same Language

Ornaments, Figurines or Collectibles? Why Disney Collectors Around the World Aren’t Always Speaking the Same Language

I recently discovered something which I found really interesting! For years I have happily talked about my Disney “ornaments”. My shelves are full of ornaments. I clean ornaments. I photograph...

10 Fascinating Facts About The Lion King You Might Not Know 🦁✨

10 Fascinating Facts About The Lion King You Might Not Know 🦁✨

Few Disney films have captured hearts quite like The Lion King. Since roaring onto our screens in 1994, Simba’s journey from playful cub to King of the Pride Lands has become...

Top 10 Gender Neutral Disney Inspired Baby Names ✨

Top 10 Gender Neutral Disney Inspired Baby Names ✨

A Little Name With a Big Sprinkle of Magic Choosing a baby name is such an exciting (and slightly terrifying!) thing. You are picking something that will travel with this...

Top 10 Disney Inspired Baby Boy Names

Top 10 Disney Inspired Baby Boy Names

A Little Bit of Adventure, Courage and Magic Choosing a baby name is such a personal thing. Some people know the name before they even meet their baby. Others have...

Top 10 Disney Inspired Baby Girl Names ✨

Top 10 Disney Inspired Baby Girl Names ✨

A Little Sprinkle of Magic That Lasts a Lifetime Choosing a baby name is one of the first big decisions you make as a parent… and wow, is it a...

Born in the 80s? These Are the Disney Films I Remember (and LOVE!)

Born in the 80s? These Are the Disney Films I Remember (and LOVE!)

If you were born in the 1980s, there's a good chance your Disney childhood looked very different from today's. There was no Disney+, no streaming, and certainly no endless choice....

10 Fascinating Facts About Disney's The Princess and the Frog

10 Fascinating Facts About Disney's The Princess and the Frog

When Disney released The Princess and the Frog in 2009, it wasn't just another fairy tale. It marked a return to traditional Disney animation, introduced one of the company's most beloved...

Did Disney Actually Adopt Winnie the Pooh...?

Did Disney Actually Adopt Winnie the Pooh...?

Because I Somehow Forgot Most of the Films Existed… If you asked me to name a Disney Winnie the Pooh film, my brain would immediately scream: “THE TIGGER MOVIE!” And...

Ariel’s Family Drama: Did Disney Give Us an Evil Aunt Instead of an Evil Stepmother?

Ariel’s Family Drama: Did Disney Give Us an Evil Aunt Instead of an Evil Stepmother?

A collector-focused look at Ariel, Ursula and King Triton's complicated Little Mermaid family drama, with display ideas for Disney Traditions figurines.

Elsa: Villain or Victim? The Disney Debate That Still Divides Fans

Elsa: Villain or Victim? The Disney Debate That Still Divides Fans

When Disney released Frozen, I don’t think many of us expected one of the biggest debates to be: “Wait… is Elsa actually the villain?” But recently, my niece and I ended...

The Disney Characters Jim Shore STILL Hasn’t Made…And Collectors Are Starting To Notice!

The Disney Characters Jim Shore STILL Hasn’t Made…And Collectors Are Starting To Notice!

One of the most fun things about collecting Disney Traditions by Jim Shore is watching your shelves slowly turn into a little Disney universe. A princess here.A Stitch there.An emotional...